India go down to Australia in opening match

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 18:56

A young Indian side put up a spirited fight before going down 3-4 to six-time champions Australia in the opening encounter of the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey tournament here today.

Azlan Shah: Barry Dancer looks to rebuild Korea

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 14:48

Coaching national hockey teams is a passion for Australian greats.Following his illustrious peers, former Australian coach Barry Dancer has taken over the job of rebuilding the Korean national team.

New-look India face mighty Australia in Azlan Shah opener

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 19:52

It will be a test of character for a young and new-look Indian team when it takes on the world champions Australia in its opening encounter of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here tomorrow.

Dr Shailendra Shrivastava manager of hockey team for Azlan Shah tourney

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 12:49

Madhya Pradesh Sports Department director Dr Shailendra Shrivastava has been appointed as the manager of the Indian hockey team for Azlan Shah tournament to be played in Malaysia from March 9 to 17, sources said.

India using Azlan Shah Cup to develop junior players: Michael Nobbs

Last Updated: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 16:32

India`s chief hockey coach Michael Nobbs does not have high expectations from his squad in the upcoming Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia but said that the tournament would serve as an ideal platform for identifying players for the Junior World Cup scheduled later this year.

Sports ministry’s intervention ends drama over India’s participation in Azlan Shah

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 09:02

The sports ministry Tuesday overruled the Sports Authority of India's decision not to clear Indian men hockey team's trip to the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup with a stern warning to Hockey India (HI) not to overshoot its budget in future.

SAI refuses to bear airfare, India withdraws from Azlan Shah

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 15:51

Five-time champions India were on Tuesday forced to withdraw from next month`s prestigious Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament.

Pakistan drop Shakeel Abbasi, Waseem Ahmed for Azlan Shah

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 13:38

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has named an 18-man squad for the upcoming 22nd Azlan Shah Cup Hockey tournament beginning March 9 in the Malaysian city of Ipoh

Abbas, Butt not included in list of probables for Azlan Shah

Last Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013, 12:40

Former Pakistan captain and penalty corner specialist, Sohail Abbas and experienced forward, Rehan Butt failed to find a place in the list of probables announced by the national hockey federation for the Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Malaysia.

Pakistan orders probe into hockey team`s poor performance

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 13:26

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has ordered an investigation about the national team` s poor performance in the recently concluded Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup Tournament.

Massive changes in Pak hockey team expected following Azlan Shah Cup debacle

Last Updated: Monday, June 4, 2012, 17:57

Ahead of the Olympics, talks about impending changes in the hockey team, including the captain’s arm-band, have started to gain momentum after Pakistan hit rock bottom at the Azlan Shah Cup.